Democratic platform pushes full employment driven plan
The Democratic platform committee proposed a full employment based program to finance welfare national health insurance and education without extra taxpayer cost. The draft includes a minimum income for the working and nonworking poor and calls for cost cuts in defense along with tax reforms tied to new job creation.
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Ford’s election woes chip away at public confidence
Louis Harris reports the primary season weakens faith in Ford’s governing ability as Reagan challenges him and the GOP faces a weak convention. Ford retains assets like integrity and being a decent “nice guy” while supporters praise his stand against Congress on spending and Kissinger’s tenure. Yet 64 percent feel he is not ready to be president.
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Harris Survey on Ford and Reagan Defense and Foreign Policy
Louis Harris Associates polled 1,481 adults nationwide about President Ford and the 1980 campaign. Majorities criticize Ford's handling of Nixon’s pardon and view him as out of touch with the country, while independents and Republicans split on his intelligence and qualifications.
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